Quanser Quanser Physical AI Lab

Quanser Physical AI Lab
Physical AI Lab is a comprehensive research platform designed for Robotics, Applied AI, and Physical AI. The solution integrates the QArm Research manipulator, NVIDIA-based QBrain edge computing unit, Haptic Robot, force/torque sensing, and a rich collection of ready-to-use applications. With fully integrated hardware and software, researchers can rapidly move from algorithm development to validation on physical robotic systems using frameworks such as ROS 2, NVIDIA Isaac, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
INQUIRY
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Solution Type | Comprehensive research laboratory for Robotics, Applied AI, and Physical AI |
| Applications | Academic research, education, AI algorithm development, and Physical AI model validation |
| Main Manipulator | QArm Research (6 DOF) |
| Edge Computing Unit | NVIDIA-based QBrain |
| Simulation Environment | QLabs (Digital Twin) |
| Software | QUARC® Complete (Lab License) |
| Supported Frameworks | MATLAB®, Simulink®, ROS 2™, NVIDIA Isaac®, Python®, C++ |
| Haptic Control | Haptic Robot |
| Teleoperation | Supported |
| Imitation Learning | Supported |
| Sensors | Force/Torque Transducer |
| Included Applications | End-to-end applications and examples for Robotics, Applied AI, and Physical AI |
| Digital Twin | Included |
| Hardware Validation | Validation of AI models on physical robotic hardware |
| System Architecture | Open and reconfigurable architecture |
| Expandability | Modular platform with optional hardware extensions |
| Optional Add-ons | Ground Control Station (GCS), QBot Platform (including Digital Twin), Communication Router |
Physical AI Lab is a complete research and education platform designed to support advanced projects in Robotics, Applied AI, and Physical AI. The solution enables end-to-end research workflows—from algorithm development and training to deployment, testing, and validation on real robotic hardware.
At the core of the laboratory is QArm Research, a six-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator developed specifically for academic research. Combined with the QBrain NVIDIA-based edge computing unit, the QLabs digital twin, the Haptic Robot for teleoperation and imitation learning, and a Force/Torque Transducer, it provides a comprehensive platform for developing and evaluating intelligent robotic systems.
The laboratory includes a rich collection of ready-to-use applications and examples covering classical robotics, motion planning, perception, control, machine learning, and Physical AI. This allows researchers to focus on developing algorithms and conducting experiments rather than spending valuable time integrating hardware and software components.
The platform supports widely adopted research tools and frameworks, including ROS 2, NVIDIA Isaac, Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and QUARC, making it easy to transition applications between simulation and physical robotic platforms.
Its modular architecture allows the laboratory to be expanded with QBot Platforms, a Ground Control Station (GCS), and additional communication infrastructure, creating a scalable environment for research in autonomous systems, multi-robot collaboration, and next-generation Physical AI.


